Welcome to the Production & Performance Department! Here you can find information on recital procedures, stage support, recordings, keyboard usage, ensembles calendar, assignments, auditions, room reservations, as well as practice room policies & access. Please see the information below for contact information within the department.
Meet Our Staff
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- Christopher Dempsey • Director, Production & Performance
- Katharine Hurd • Ensembles Manager, School of Music Ensembles
- Sharif Mamoun • Assistant Director of Athletic Bands
- Brenn Parker Fjeldsted • Administrative Coordinator

Recital Procedures
A comprehensive guide to Recitals, including our Recital Procedure Checklist, Recital Program Request Form, Recital Limitations, Stage Support, Priority Windows, Rescheduling, Offsite Venues, Cancellations, Failure to Show, and Junior Recitals.

Ensembles Calendar, Assignments & Auditions
View our calendars and resources for Large Ensembles, Absence Request Form, Instrumental Seating Auditions & Assignments, Choral Auditions, Opera Institute Forms & Procedures.

Practice Room, Scheduling & Locker Policies
Find policies, guidelines, and forms related to our Scheduling Policy, Practice Room Descriptions & Access Agreement, Locker Rental Agreement, and Double Bass Storage Room Access Agreement.
Room Reservations
Current CFA students and registered SAO groups may schedule large practice rooms and classrooms by emailing Brenn Parker at brenn96@bu.edu or visiting room B01. Reservations are made at the discretion of the Scheduling Office. No reservation requests by alumni or non-BU personnel can be accommodated at this time.
All unreserved practice rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.